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Warren Lake Climbing

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Elevation:	7,234 ft	2,205 m
GPS:	39.39619, -120.35292 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Luke EF on Oct 29, 2020
Admins:	Aron Quiter, Lurk Er, Ky Bishop, Colby Wangler, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes Page Updates (admin only)

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Description

Beautiful, remote area off I-80 with tons of clean granite surrounding a trio of alpine lakes - Warren Lake, Devil's Oven Lake, and Paradise Lake. There is very little existing information online regarding the exploration that has taken place here in the past, but there has definitely been some development on the most obvious cliff above Warren Lake. If you're looking for some adventure climbing, there is almost certainly a wealth of cliffs and boulders to be explored and developed.

Getting There

The hiker's approach would likely only work for a multi-day camping trip due to its length and difficulty. There are a number of ways to get there, and searching for hiking or backpacking instructions for Warren Lake will give you the full list of options. I parked at the rest stop on the north side of I-80 and met up with the Warren Lake Trail via the Summit Lake Trail. The Warren Lake Trail takes you all the way to Warren Lake with good signage, and you pass by the most striking and developed cliff in the last mile on your way down to the lake. This is a strenuous hike - just under 7 miles from I-80 to the lake with almost constant elevation change. Expect at least three hours of hiking at a fast clip.

There may be a faster approach from dirt roads, but Forest Route 85 becomes a gated, private road miles from the lakes and I suspect other roads may be similar. If anyone succeeds in finding a more direct approach that doesn't require trespassing, please post an update here!